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Re: 82 gs 1100 suzuki e

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Re: 82 gs 1100 suzuki e

I have a very hard time getting this bike up on the centerstand. Could it be that the spring is worn? If so, what is the best way to change it?
 
tjb said:
I have a very hard time getting this bike up on the centerstand. Could it be that the spring is worn? If so, what is the best way to change it?
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Do you mean the center stand spring?
If so, it doesn't make a difference...you could take the spring off and it would still go up on stand the same...

If you are talking about your suspension springs, yes...that could make a difference...

Perhaps we need to review your technique?
 
It's not the spring, it's your technique. After standing the bike upright, simultaneously stand on the foot tang with your full weight, and pull up with the grab handle. Takes some practice.

EDIT: those other guys posted while I was typing.
 
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My '82 GS1100E is far and away the easiest of all my GSes to put on its centerstand (even easier than the 450E). When I put my weight on the centerstand tang, it almost jumps up. I actually have to take it easy or the bike gets up there too quickly and rocks forwards.

The '78 GS1000E is a different story altogether. Even with proper technique, it's a bit of a bitch.

Technique is everything
 
Griffin said:
My '82 GS1100E is far and away the easiest of all my GSes to put on its centerstand (even easier than the 450E). When I put my weight on the centerstand tang, it almost jumps up. I actually have to take it easy or the bike gets up there too quickly and rocks forwards.

The '78 GS1000E is a different story altogether. Even with proper technique, it's a bit of a bitch.

Technique is everything
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I guess we're birds of a feather having both a '82 GS1100E and a GS1000E. I was always led to believe it was me and not the bike with the difficulty getting the 1000 on the centerstand. I once saw it mentioned in a road test about the 1000. What's weird is it's 10lbs lighter than the 1100.
 
sedelen said:
I guess we're birds of a feather having both a '82 GS1100E and a GS1000E. I was always led to believe it was me and not the bike with the difficulty getting the 1000 on the centerstand. I once saw it mentioned in a road test about the 1000. What's weird is it's 10lbs lighter than the 1100.
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I think it probably has something to do with weight distribution fore/aft, location of the centerstand to that weight balance, and how high the center of gravity is. The 1100E weighs almost 200 lbs. more than the 450E, yet is easier to get on the centerstand. The 1000G weighs 50 more lbs. than the 1000E, and it's a cinch compared to the 1000E.

The 450E's centerstand is pretty far aft, and if the bike weighed the same as a 1000, it would be a struggle. Because it is so light though, it's easy enough.
 
As mentioned it is all in the technique and its most important that both feet of the stand are down on level ground. At first this may put you off as the bike feels off balance as its away from your body and may fall to the right I't won't.

Contrary to what some say, its also not so much a pull up as a push down on the foot pad of the stand or at least that's how it feels to me. Pushing down straightens the leg and thus the whole body. The arm naturally comes up with it too as does the back end of the bike. I don't feel any lifting of my arm.

Each bike is different as they say. My heavier 750 seems to come up easier than my lighter 550 and I'm sure that has to do with weight distribution.

With practic it becomes easy, just remember that you must have both feet of the stand down and level before you attempt it.

Good luck and let us know when you have it figured.

Cheers,
spyug
 
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